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   soothe

   /suːð/

   verb

   • 1. gently calm (a person or their feelings): "a shot of brandy might soothe his nerves" Similar calmcalm downquietpacifysubduesettlesettle downcomforthushlulltranquillizeappeasewin overconciliatemake peace withmollifypropitiatequieten (down)Opposite agitatedisturb
   • ▪ reduce pain or discomfort in (a part of the body): "to soothe the skin try chamomile or thyme"
   • ▪ relieve or ease (pain): "it contains a mild anaesthetic to soothe the pain" Similar alleviateeaserelievetake the edge offassuageallaydullsoftenlessenmoderatetemperpalliatemitigatediminishdecreasebluntdeadenabaterare:lenifyOpposite aggravate

   Word Origin Old Englishsōthian ‘verify, show to be true’, from sōth ‘true’ (see sooth). In the 16th century the verb passed through the senses ‘corroborate (a statement’), ‘humour (a person) by expressing assent’ and ‘flatter by one's assent’, whence ‘mollify, appease’ (late 17th century).

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   1. : to please by or as if by attention or concern : placate. 2. : relieve, alleviate. soothe a cough. 3. : to bring comfort, solace, or reassurance to. music soothes the soul. intransitive verb. : to bring peace, composure, or quietude. soother noun. Synonyms. assure. cheer. comfort. console. reassure. solace.

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   To soothe is to relieve or to bring comfort. If the pounding in your head is driving you mad, it sounds like you might need an aspirin or two to soothe your headache. Soothing is meant to make you feel better, both physically and emotionally.

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   Soothe definition: to tranquilize or calm (a person or their emotions); relieve, comfort, or refresh. See examples of SOOTHE used in a sentence.

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   3 meanings: 1. to make calm or tranquil 2. to relieve or assuage (pain, longing, etc) 3. to bring tranquillity or relief.... Click for more definitions.

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